Students may audition for each role they meet the requirements for. If a student is auditioning for multiple roles, they will register for all roles during the first appropriate time slot.
If cast in any company production, students will pay a $225 participation fee ($30 registration fee plus $195 flat fee) to cover the rehearsal hours and costume rentals.
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING, JANUARY 10, 2026, FROM 3:00-4:00PM
A mandatory meeting will be held on January 10, 2026, from 3:00-4:00pm to discuss the audition process, appropriate parent/student expectations, and the requirements of participating in professional/ company production. If families are unable to attend in person, they will be required to watch the recorded version of the meeting. All families will be required to sign an agreement on the topics discussed.
Audition Times
Baby Cupids/The Changeling
- 12:00pm – 1:00pm (registration at 11:30am)
- Male and female students
- Height Requirement: 4'0” - 4'3”
- Level 1-3 and must have turned 7 years by the 1st of September 2025
Mini Pucks
- 12:00 – 1:00pm (registration at 11:30am)
- Male students only
- Height Requirement: 4'0" - 5’0”
- Level 1 - 3 and must have turned 7 years by 1st September 2025
- Must be able to do Cartwheels on both sides
Wood Sprites/Flower Girls
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm (registration at 12:30pm)
- Female students only
- Height Requirement: 4’3”- 4’6”
- Level 2 and 3 and must have turned 8 years by the 1st of September 2025
Cupids/Flower Girls
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm (registration at 12:30pm)
- Cupids: Male and Female students
- Flower Girls: Female students only
- Height Requirement: 4'3" - 4’6”
- Level 2 and 3 and must have turned 8 years by 1st September 2025
Peacock Fairies/Bride Attendants
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm (registration at 12:30pm)
- Female students only
- Height Requirement: 4'6" - 4’9”
- Level 2 and 3 and must have turned 8 years by 1st September 2025
Empire and Grecian Fairies/Bride Attendants
- 2:00pm – 3:00pm (registration at 1:30pm)
- Female students only
- Height Requirement: 4'9” - 4’11”
- Level 3, 4, 5
- Must have turned 8 years by 1st September 2025
Weekly Rehearsal Schedule starting January 17, 2026
All cast members rehearsal on Saturday from 2:30 pm – 4:00pm until the perfromance.
**Please note only 2 rehearsals may be missed
Rehearsal with Company at CBA
Subject to change
Saturday 2/21 (for those who do not have any YAGP conflicts)
3:00-6:00pm Midsummer Academy with Company
Tuesday 2/24
4:30-6:00pm Midsummer Academy with Company
Wednesday 2/25
4:30-6:00pm Midsummer Academy with Company
Thursday 2/26
4:30-6:00pm Midsummer Academy with Company
Friday 2/27
4:30-6:00pm Midsummer Academy with Company
Saturday 2/28 Run throughs with Company
Arrival 10am call time
Rehearsal from 11:00-2:00pm and 3:00-6:00pm
Tech Week at Ellie Caulkins Opera House
March 3-5, 2026, evening rehearsals time will be determined closer to March.
Student Matinee performance on 3/5 (the Student Matinees are opportunities for local schools to attend a performance). CBA students cast in Midsummer Night's Dream will need to be present during the day for this performance.
Performance Dates
March 6 –15, 2026
If you are cast in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, you must adhere to the following:
- Students MUST be available for all scheduled rehearsals and tech week.
- Your absence from any rehearsal (except medical illness or injury) may disqualify you from further participation.
- Students must be fully enrolled in CBA's ballet program to be eligible.